In this era of social distancing, community connections between one another have become more important than ever.

All you need is a telephone to participate in "BookTalk at Home for Seniors". Listen to Library staff read a short story or poem, and share your thoughts or ideas.  Other Seniors will participate in the call at the same time, so you will

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Stop by Polk Wisdom Branch for a grab and go kit! Create a flower craft with a working thermometer, learn about temperature measurement, and keep track of the warmer Spring weather!

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

Career & Training Services. Meet with a Workforce Team Member to discuss career and training opportunities geared towards gainful employment. Job skills enhancement may lead to increased wages and self-sufficiency.

Free High school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center.

Sign up: https://cutt.ly/newclient

Learn to play American Mahjong!

In this class we will be presenting a more in depth understanding of music theory. This is a continuation of concepts presented in the Beginning Theory Class which meets on Tuesdays.

Celebrate the Central Library's upcoming 40th birthday with this 80s nostalgia movie marathon! (You know. Because the library was born in 1982.)

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.  

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process.

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

Science! Technology! Engineering! Art! Math!

Discover your inner genius and come create with us!
 

¡Ciencia! ¡Tecnología! ¡Ingeniería! ¡Arte! ¡Matemáticas!

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Refuel after school with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Celebrating National Poetry month, lets make some "Blackout Poetry"!

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Join us on Thursdays at Lochwood to celebrate unique national holidays!

We are now switching from the Grab & Go kits to in-person afterschool activities. 

Here is a list of the holidays we will be celebrating. 

Join us at Oak Lawn Library for a new craft every other week! All supplies will be provided. Come have some DIY fun, and let's get creative and crafty!

Create your own poetry that pops during Poetry Month and take some popcorn home with you!

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch for Out of School Time programs every Thursday at 4pm for kids ages 5 years old and up.

Make anime and manga themed stickers using a cricut cutting machine! Use your sticker creations to decorate your phone case, laptop, locker and more! >.<

The Central Library opened its doors to Dallas customers for the first time 40 years ago.

Music classes are coming to the Vickery Park Branch!

Anita N. Martinez Presents Traditions of Mexico:  Beginner Folklorico. 

Join us for a lovely family movie night! This is geared towards whole families and we will be spreading out in our auditorium. Please bring snacks and blankets or floor cushions to stay comfy while watching the movie.

Learn about different folk arts of Latin America and create your own instruments, crafts and art that reflect those cultures. Presented by Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico.

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read?

Here we go reading again!

The aim of this club is to be open and accessible to everyone, and to read as many sci-fi & fantasy works from diverse authors as we can.